should i take a pass? if yes, can anyone suggest the most economical way?

should i take a pass? if yes, can anyone suggest the most economical way?

travel to japan-osaka, kyoto, kobe, nara, hemeji

today, 14:53

I will be reaching Kansai airport around 10.30pm on 4th Oct. I am still wondering whether I should stay overnight in the airport or go to either Osaka or Kyoto directly after the reaching airport, as I checked, the last train is around 11.30pm.

Besides, we have decided to go around, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, Osaka. Actually, we planned to stay in Osaka throughout, which is from 4th October to 11th October. However, now, we are thinking, should we change the plan to staying in Kyoto for two days and others in Osaka?

Please advise us on transportation and places to visit.

hungii

about 2 years ago

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Hi there,

Personally I would stay near Kansai Airport for the 1st night. You should be able to catch the last train, however there could be a delay with your flight or something else, which would mean that you can only use a very expansive taxi to travel to Osaka/Kyoto. There are quite a bit of hotels around Kansai Airport which start around 4,000yen per night.

As for travel within Kansai, you could have a look at the JR Kansai pass and use it for travel to Himeji and Kansai Airport. For most travel however, normal tickets will be the best option as local travel costs are low within Kansai.

Osaka and Kyoto are only 30 minutes apart by train, so you could stay in either city.